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Since 2021, Republic has backed 1 African startup across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $1.6M, most heavily in Fintech.
Republic is a global financial technology firm and private investing platform that enables individuals and institutions to invest in startups and other private market opportunities. According to its official site, Republic focuses on providing on‑chain infrastructure and tools that make private investments more accessible to investors around the world. In Africa, Republic has participated in venture stage investments, including multiple rounds in the fintech sector. Based on available funding data, Republic invested in Uganda focused fintech company Asaak across three venture rounds between March 2021 and January 2023, totaling 1.6 million US dollars. These investments were all in Uganda and in the fintech sector, indicating a demonstrated interest in early stage financial technology companies in that market.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Republic has backed 1 African startup across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $1.6M since 2021.
Mostly Venture (Round not Specified): 3 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (3).
Republic is a global financial technology firm and private investing platform that gives investors access to startups and other private market assets through its online platform. It builds technology and infrastructure to support compliant investing for a broad range of investor types.
According to the provided investment data, Republic has backed Asaak, a Ugandan fintech company offering lease to own financing for motorcycles, fuel, and phones. All three recorded funding rounds in Africa in the dataset are investments into Asaak.